Bring 'Em Back Alive 1982
What is Bring 'Em Back Alive?
Bring 'Em Back Alive is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 17
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 24, 1982
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 17 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Bring 'Em Back Alive is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 17 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Adventure hunter Frank Buck battles jungle perils in 1930s Singapore.”
- Charismatic leads Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan, and Ron O'Neal
- 1930s Singapore jungle aesthetic
- Emulates the spirit of early 1980s adventure TV
- Cancelled after 17 episodes due to low ratings
- Short run may leave story underdeveloped
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic, pulp‑inspired jungle adventures with charismatic 1980s TV stars.
The series offers light‑hearted adventure suitable for general audiences, though its colonial setting may feel dated.
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Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983.
How many episodes were produced?
The series lasted 17 episodes before cancellation.
Who are the main actors?
The main cast includes Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan, and Ron O'Neal.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in colonial‑era Singapore.
Why was the series cancelled?
It was cancelled because of low ratings.
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